U.S. Knives and Bayonets

We are pleased to have and display a nice collection of the various bayonets and fighting knives used by U.S. military forces in World War I and World War II.

During World War I and World War II, U.S. military forces used a number of interesting edged weapons. The 16-inch bayonet issued with the Springfield and M1 Garand rifle was later shortened to 12 inches for easier use. There were also purpose-made bayonets for the M1 Carbine and 1941 Johnson rifle. The fighting knife line included a host of different kinds, from WWI-type trench knifes to the famous Marine Corps KA-BAR series of combat knives.

Our Collection

The Michigan Traveling Military Museum is pleased to have and display a nice collection of the various bayonets and fighting knives used by U.S. military forces in World War I and World War II.

US WW1 and WW2 bayonet collection. On left: 1941 Johnson. On right: M4. From center top to bottom: Model 1905, Model 1917, Model 1942, and Model M1.
USMC KA-BAR knife carried by veteran of Saipan and Iwo Jima battles.
Name on handle of USMC KA-BAR knife.
Name on handle of USMC KA-BAR knife.
Un-issued Utica M3 trench knife and scabbard.
US knives. Top to bottom: USMC KA-BAR made by Camillus, USMC KA-BAR made by PAL Blade Co., KA-BAR w/inscribed scabbard.
US knives. Top to bottom: Case 337-6 inch Q, Cattaraugus 225Q, USN MK2 made by Robeson Cutlery Co.
USMC Medical Corpsmen knife manufactured by Briddell Co.
USMC Medical Corpsmen knife.
V44 Survival knife manufactured by Collins and Co.
Model LC-14-B (Woodmans Pal)
M3 trench knife manufactured by Imperial with leather M6 scabbard. This knife was carried during WW2 by a Michigan veteran of the 101st. Airborne Division.
M3 trench knife with early style Imperial blade marking.

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